Rugunda rallies Acholi for Museveni 

The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, an NRM historical and member of the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC), the apex governing body, has rallied Acholi leaders to lead the way in guaranteeing a win for candidate Yoweri Museveni at the polls in January. 

Museveni is at Watoto Church grounds in the heart of Gulu City for a scientific campaign meeting with select district leaders from Acholi sub-region. 

"Acholi has a special stake in this election. 16 years ago, a number of us went to Palabek when it was not easy and had a meeting with representatives of LRA. It was a difficult experience but with politicians, religious and cultural leaders, we made a contribution to the restoration of peace to northern Uganda and Acholi subregion in particular," Rugunda stated. 

"It's like a dream when I see Gulu like this, exploding with happy people happy. The situation was different. The people of Acholi and Uganda must ensure that peace and stability are consolidated and secured," he insisted. 

Rugunda downplayed competition from other presidential aspirants saying Museveni was much stronger than any of them.  

"Some candidates are trying, marginally. I have not seen any candidate that could meaningfully challenge President Museveni. My very good friend Norbert Mao (Democratic Party resident) is trying but he has been abandoned. We have one viable candidate," Rugunda told the cheerful crowd. 

All photos by Mpalanyi Ssentongo